About our rating systemIt’s hard to decide which of the Momofukus—the name means “lucky peach,” and it’s become a small chain here in the city—is best. All of them (and they include Momofuku Noodle and Momofuku Ko) are casual restaurants (think long counters and shared tables) with decidedly elegant Asian food. Ko, which is a tasting menu only place, is near impossible to get into, so it drops off the list; and the noodle bar, while good, has been upstaged by Ipuddo. So that leaves Momofuku Ssam, where chef/owner/culinary savant David Chang pays homage to pork in many, many forms. There’s the delightful Asian-style burrito in the name of the restaurant, the artisanal ham plate, and the pork steak (which comes with blue cheese, beets, and shisito peppers, yet works amazingly well). The pièce de résistance: a whole pork butt for 6 to 10 people (this must be ordered in advance). Beyond pig, Chang is a master with vegetables and fish and . . . well, everything he serves.
New York City› Restaurant
Momofuku Ssam Bar
207 Second Ave (at 13th St.).
Our Rating
Neighborhood
The Flatiron District, Union Square & Gramercy Park
Hours
Daily 11:30am–3:30pm, Sun–Thurs 5pm–midnight; Fri–Sat 5pm–1am
Transportation
Subway: N, Q, R, L, 4, 5, 6 to Union Square.Then Ms
Phone
212/254-3500
Prices
Main courses $10–$26
Cuisine Type
Asian
Web site
Momofuku Ssam Bar
Neighborhood
The Flatiron District, Union Square & Gramercy Park
Hours
Daily 11:30am–3:30pm, Sun–Thurs 5pm–midnight; Fri–Sat 5pm–1am
Transportation
Subway: N, Q, R, L, 4, 5, 6 to Union Square.Then Ms
Phone
212/254-3500
Prices
Main courses $10–$26
Cuisine Type
Asian
Web site
Momofuku Ssam Bar
Map
207 Second Ave New York CityNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
